Fee: $20; students FREE at the door

OPENING NIGHT

•  Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in D Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 102 #2

• Franz Schubert: Fantasie in C Major, D. 934

INTERMISSION

• Antonín Dvořák: Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90 “Dumky” 

ARTISTS

Stephanie Arado, violin; Kirsten Whitson, cello; Mary Jo Gothmann, piano

Fee: $20; students FREE at the door

Professional Classical Chamber Music • Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata #1 in G Major, Op. 78 • Ludwig van Beethoven: String Trio in D Major, Op. 9 #2 - Intermission • Dmitri Shostakovich: Quintet for Piano and Strings in G minor, Op. 57 Colin McGuire, violin; Heidi Amundson, violin; David Auerbach, viola; Eric Graf, cello; Gail Olszewski, piano; Kate Bae, piano

FEE: $20; students FREE at the door

Professional Classical Chamber Music • Frédéric Chopin: Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 65 • Edvard Grieg: Violin Sonata #3 in C minor, Op. 45 - Intermission • Joaquín Turina: Piano Trio in F minor Heidi Amundson, violin; Sarah Lewis, cello; Gail Olszewski, piano; Kate Bae, piano; Sonja Thompson, piano.

FEE: $20; students FREE at the door

Professional Classical Chamber Music • Felix Mendelssohn: Konzertstück in F minor, Op. 113 • Umberto Bertoni: Concerto in F (bassoon & piano) • Béla Kovács: Sholem-alekhem, Rov Feidman! - Intermission • Jindřich Feld: Trio Giocoso • Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11 o Jennifer Gerth, clarinet; J. Christopher Marshall, bassoon; Sonja Thompson, piano; Kate Bae, piano.

FEE: Free

Author Event with William Kent Krueger

Friday, August 21, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Cherry Street Books, Alexandria, MN

Celebrate the release of God's Country, the 22nd installment in the beloved Cork O'Connor Mystery Series, with bestselling author William Kent Krueger at Cherry Street Books.

Krueger will appear as part of his book launch tour to discuss his newest novel, meet readers, and sign books. Fans are encouraged to reserve a copy of God's Country in advance by calling or visiting Cherry Street Books.

In the latest Cork O'Connor mystery, Cork prepares for a family trip into the Boundary Waters when troubling visions foreshadow danger ahead. As he searches for a missing friend, he uncovers violence, confronts ruthless criminals, and faces difficult choices that test both his courage and his sense of justice.

Location:
Cherry Street Books
503 Broadway Street
Alexandria, MN 56308

More Information:
Contact Cherry Street Books to reserve your copy of God's Country before the event.

FEE: $20; students FREE at the door

Professional Classical Chamber Music • Louise Farrenc: Piano Quintet in A minor, Op. 30 • Camille Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata #1 in D minor, Op. 75 - Intermission • George Onslow: String Quintet in C Major, Op. 44 o Eric Olson, violin; Helen Chang Haertzen, violin; Anne Ainomäe, viola; Eric Graf, cello; Clint Sevcik, contrabass; Gail Olszewski, piano; Kate Bae, piano.

FEE: $72 (Brush & Palette Members) | $90 (Non-Members) Registration Required

Watercolor Batik Workshop

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Discover the art of watercolor batik in this full-day workshop led by Minnesota artist Kim Gordon, known for her vibrant landscapes created on Kinwashi paper using watercolor and hot wax resist techniques.

Participants will learn Kim's distinctive process, which combines traditional watercolor painting with the ancient Javanese art of batik. Through hands-on instruction, attendees will explore layering fluid pigments with wax to create luminous textures and expressive landscapes. The workshop is open to artists interested in expanding their watercolor practice while learning a unique mixed-media technique.

The registration fee includes supplies.

Location:
United Methodist Church Community Room
2210 6th Avenue East
Alexandria, MN 56308

Registration:
$72 (Brush & Palette Members)
$90 (Non-Members)